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Rocky Shore

11″ x 14″ oil on linen panel

This view of the convergence of ocean and coast brings us to Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach. As a painter it’s so fun painting the mix of colors and shapes of our coastal shallows.

I’ve painted at Natural Bridges in Santa Cruz many times. In this piece, there is only a hint of the archway. Instead of focusing on the opening in rock formation, I’m taking in the effects of the sunshine bouncing everywhere and the colors reflected in the water.

Above the Beach

9″ x 12″ oil on linen panel

In this painting, with a focus on early summer wildflowers in the foreground.

Point Lobos Grays

11″ x 14″ (sold)

This was painted on-site in Point Lobos. While I worked away, I was amused by the antics of seabirds and sightseers shivering while taking photos at this well known spot on a very chilly July day.

Gathered Sycamore

8″ x 10″ oil on linen panel

This was painted in a shady spot on the shore of Alamitos Creek in San Jose. I didn’t paint the creek this time. Instead, I was attracted to the intermingled trunks of this collection of sycamore trees. This piece was done with a palette knife and no paint brushes.

Spanish Bay Beach House

8″ x 10″ (sold)

I remember the beauty of driving along the 17 Mile Drive in the backseat of my parent’s car. These days, it’s a favorite painting destination. Usually I focus on the rocky shore. This time I took in the view of the bay with the white beach house set amongst dark coastal cypress.

Redwood and Rhododendron

12″ x 9″ oil on linen panel

I painted this to catch the feeling of a gorgeous rhododendron garden at a private residence in the Santa Cruz mountains.

Santa Cruz Art League – Art Exposition

7/17/2024 – 9/15/2024

I am delighted that my painting “Heading Out” was selected to be part of the 93rd Annual Statewide California Landscape Exhibit. It is particularly meaningful to me as the juror for the show is Calvin Laing. an artist I greatly admire. The show is full of gorgeous landscapes. If you’re in the area do check it out. The Santa Cruz Art League’s Gallery is located at 526 Broadway in Santa Cruz.

Iconic California – Coastal Arts League Juried Plein Air Show

7/4/2024 – 8/25/2024

Three of my paintings are part of this year’s juried plein air painting show. The show is up through April 27 at the Coastal Art League gallery at 300 Main Street in downtown Half Moon Bay which is located at 300 Main Street in downtown Half Moon Bay. Gallery hours 12:00 to 5:00 most days (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays). The painting above is “Pacific Checkmate” which I painted on location at Sue Meg State Park in Humboldt County.

“Morning Sun Pigeon Point” was painted on a crisp fall morning just south of the lighthouse. “Garrapata Glow” takes in a back lit morning view as painted on the edge of Pacific at Garrapata just south of Carmel.

Beach Walkers

11″ x 14″ oil on linen panel

This view of China Cove in beautiful Point Lobos draws out attention to a couple walking on the beach below. In my take, I’m mesmerized by the green jewel-like colors of the shallow water as the light bounces off of the sand.